Fowler in Court

A Pittsfield man pleaded not guilty to a cultivation of marijuana charge in Somerset County District Court Wednesday morning.Jim Fowler suffers from degenerative disc disease.Currently, with a signed note he is able to legally grow six marijuana plants.He also claims he is a legitimate caregiver who provides marijuana to three patients.During a raid of Fowler’s home in May, 19-plants were taken because police say fowler failed to provide adequate documentation for having the marijuana for his patients.Six plants were left with fowler because he did provide his medical information.Fowler’s trial is set for August 18th.